BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway has apologised to Crystal Palace fans for goal scorer Alex Baptiste celebrating in front of the home fans after putting the visitors ahead on Saturday.
Baptiste's reaction sparked anger in the stands and Holloway was as candid as ever in his appraisal of the incident with the visiting boss quick to take responsibility for his player’s actions, vowing it would not happen again under his stewardship.
Holloway said: “I apologise to all the Crystal Palace fans. We’re nice people, we’re not show offs.
“Alex is not like that, he didn’t mean that and he’s gutted because he didn’t mean it like that but it could have done and we have to take responsibility.
“You shouldn’t be ignorant, the whole world has turned ignorant.
“Just look at the riots that were here in this area.
“You have to take responsibility for your behaviour and celebrate internally with your supporters.”
Holloway went as far as threatening the player with a fine if he did it again before wishing Palace well for the season.
He warned: “I will deal with it and if he does it again, I will fine him because if you make the same mistake twice you’re no good to me.
“All I will say to all these wonderful people who support their club through thick and thin is fantastic.
“I’m glad you’ve got Dougie, he’s a lovely fella and I’m glad he got the chance because he cares about your club and your team look like they’re on the way up which is great.”
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